Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire Sitka gear - good, ok, or bad

Who's worn it elk hunting, and what's your call.

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I've got some hardcore hunting buddies who are sluts for the stuff..

I refuse to pay for their high dollar ads and displays.

I didn't know they cost that much - wholly crapola.

I have a bunch of it and love it. Have only paid retail for 1 or 2 pieces, got the rest on sale for 40% off or more. Winter/spring when places are closing out last years gear is a good time to get deals. My main hunitng is elk, either archery or rifle or like this year both.

Among the best stuff made.
Excellent design and quality.
I have two Sitka gear shirts, and won't be buying any more as I'm OD on clothing now. If I was starting out new, I'd go Sitka Gear all the way.

Sitka, in my experience, is good stuff but seriously overpriced-at least their clothing.However,I have a Sitka Pack(Bivy 45) and it is worth every penny I paid for it.

I've got a good pile of Sitka gear and am always on the lookout for more as I really like it.

There is no reason to pay retail, most of the stuff that I have purchased I got for close to half of list price. It's out there if you look hard enough.

My wife loves the Sitka patterns and has made me a very happy man. I have a bunch of their stuff and after spend 9 days of a 10 day hunt with daily rains am sold on "high dollar" equipment. I have 8 pieces of their equipment and all has exceeded my expectations.

I'm certain there is equally as good, lower priced, clothes out there - I just don't know what it is.

The last few articles I have bought of theirs I got a considerably better price, by doing just what you suggest.

From the reviews and research I've read it seems that it has gotten better. Some quality/durability issues with the earlier stuff (stitching in the crotch of some pant models blowing out).

I have yet to find any screaming deals on any. Looking to get a hardshell. I wish they would make various models with the different patterns instead of a different model for each pattern, ie: downpour jacket in optifade forest vs. stormfront/sf lite in optifade open country. Not sure I want the brushed surface of the downpour or the more relaxed fit.

They also now offer their gear in solid colors like black, smoke, and a few others. For me the mountain mimicry pattern is the best choice for hunting up here and now that they offer the solid colors i may try and pick some up this coming winter when it all goes on clearance.

Well if you guys know of a good place to buy the stuff but don't want to give up your internet hidey hole you can IM me.

I typically hunt 3rd season so it's chilly, if not dern cold. Of course that's when the rockys don't decide to throw 50-60 degree weather at us right after it was 20 degrees in the morning.

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The Ascent pants are the most comfortable hiking pants I've ever worn. The four way stretch is worth every penny.

I have a bunch and really like it.

I am truly amazed at how fast it dries.